Vince Gironda
Didn’t you train for a while with Vince Gironda? I have a copy of Vince’s book “Wild Physique” and found his nutrition information fascinating and far ahead of his time. What are your thoughts on Vince and his knowledge of physique training and nutrition?
Though I knew Vince and occasionally trained in North Hollywood, we seldom share training ideas. Seems each locale — Muscle Beach, Pasadena, Vince’s — had its own variations of the basics, accepted the differences and trained vigorously accordingly.
Our ideas on nutrition run parallel in most areas and his training MOs have been applied coincidentally with purpose and affect. The knowledge — exercise, nutrition, psychological — I’ve picked up, assimilated and retained over time is a big bundle of goods I go through irregularly and recycle.
Over in the forum you’ll find a treasure trove of conversation about Vince’s theories and exercises, as well as these a few discussions about Vince, the man (1 and 2).
Remember: The iron heals, mends, fortifies, toughens, vitalizes, enables, engages, entertains, satisfies, serves, instructs, humbles and makes a good door stop…
Dave Draper - Dave Draper Posted on January 28th, 2008 in Iron History by Dave Draper